Hospital Haven Guidebook
Our favorites!
The Haven
284 Perkins StAuthentic Scottish food, half mile away.
Comfy neighborhood go-to for morning coffee/muffin and simple lunch. All sorts of local foods, wines, info. about local happenings.
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StComfy neighborhood go-to for morning coffee/muffin and simple lunch. All sorts of local foods, wines, info. about local happenings.
Food scene
Terrific burgers and beers. Frequented by hospital staffers, medical school attendees/employees, artists.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mission Bar & Grill
724 Huntington AveTerrific burgers and beers. Frequented by hospital staffers, medical school attendees/employees, artists.
Neighborhoods
Historic African-American and Latino neighborhood with terrific shops and restaurants. Historic Twelfth Baptist Church and Redeemer Lutheran. It has recently and appropriately been renamed, Nubian Square.
Dudley Square
Historic African-American and Latino neighborhood with terrific shops and restaurants. Historic Twelfth Baptist Church and Redeemer Lutheran. It has recently and appropriately been renamed, Nubian Square.
Major magnet for tourists and locals, with newly restored Boston Public Library, historic churches, Copley Place, seasonal farmers' markets, too much to list! Half mile walk to the Charles River and Boston Garden, Boston Common, State House, and so much more. A MUST visit is the Black Heritage Trail and 54th Regiment sculpture at the top of Beacon Hill. Harvard University and MIT are across the river.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Copley
560 Boylston StMajor magnet for tourists and locals, with newly restored Boston Public Library, historic churches, Copley Place, seasonal farmers' markets, too much to list! Half mile walk to the Charles River and Boston Garden, Boston Common, State House, and so much more. A MUST visit is the Black Heritage Trail and 54th Regiment sculpture at the top of Beacon Hill. Harvard University and MIT are across the river.
City/town information
Eastham is on beautiful Cape Cod and the National Seashore. Local seafood restaurants, vibrant beaches.
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Eastham
Eastham is on beautiful Cape Cod and the National Seashore. Local seafood restaurants, vibrant beaches.
Bourne is one of the towns along the Cape Cod Canal, sporting a seven mile bike path, ending at Scusset Beach. A great day trip! Continue on down the Cape to Provincetown, or take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket from Woods Hole, or just amble along beaches.
Bourne
Bourne is one of the towns along the Cape Cod Canal, sporting a seven mile bike path, ending at Scusset Beach. A great day trip! Continue on down the Cape to Provincetown, or take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket from Woods Hole, or just amble along beaches.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
The "T" is efficient and lots of fun!
Buy a monthly T pass at the Charlie Card store at Downtown Crossing. Many bike trails and bike lanes, as well as Blue Bikes to rent. We live near the Emerald Necklace with miles of bike and walking trails, Arboretum, parks, Jamaica Pond plus three more, Muddy River, Charles River, Arthur Fiedler Hatch Shell, and more.
Formas de ahorrar
Keep to the right in grocery stores. Smiling is appreciated
Waiting in line, deferring to elders, is always appreciated.
Be careful walking alone after dark, although the T is fairly safe. Consider taking an Uber or cab home.
Frases útiles
Restrooms. Ladies Room. Men's Room.
Keep your wallet in your front pocket or bag tucked under your arm.